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Baking

If you are a fan of cakes, pies, pastry, tarts etc. Then I highly recommend that you check out this category. There are recipes that are quick and easy, like these White Chocolate Drizzle Peanut Butter and Jam Cookies. And there are recipes that are fun and decorative, like this Blueberry White Walker Cake.

Easter Egg Filled Cupcakes

March 21, 2020 by Nicolas 1 Comment

4 Easter egg filled cupcakes on a wire rack, one is cut in half.

In this post, I am going to show you how to make the best chocolate filled cupcakes for Easter or any other occasion. They are both easy and fun to make, and they are the perfect treat for kids. And if you think that making the grassy icing will be difficult, think again, there isn’t…

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Halloween Homemade Pumpkin Pie

October 27, 2019 by Nicolas 26 Comments

A portion of pumpkin pie garnished with strawberry coulis and pastry shaped as a pumpkin.

Whether you want to bake for Halloween, or you just want to impress everyone at a gathering, this easy pumpkin pie made from scratch will do the trick. It’s freezable, and I will show you how to easily make this recipe gluten free. I cannot believe that this pumpkin pie recipe from scratch worked out…

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Apple and Cinnamon Healthy Oatmeal Muffins

August 18, 2019 by Nicolas 4 Comments

A muffin tray, oatmeal muffins and a white cloth in a wooden surface.

These healthy oatmeal muffins are sugar-free, low carb, a good source of protein, easy to make and incredibly delicious. And making an awesome breakfast in advance can be a lifesaver later down the road. If you are someone who rarely has the time to make breakfast, and you often find yourself in a grab and…

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Classic Tarte Tatin

March 24, 2019 by Nicolas 8 Comments

A photo of a tarte tatin with apples and cinnamon cloves in the background.

A top layer of fruity sweetness, and a bottom layer of crispy buttery pastry. Serve this with a big dollop of ice-cream and you’ll be laughing. There is nothing like that moment when you flip a tart tatin onto a plate, raising the pan, only see that you’ve made a perfect and beautiful dessert! I…

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White Chocolate Drizzle Jam & Peanut Butter Cookies

March 17, 2019 by Nicolas 69 Comments

A front cover for a white chocolate drizzle peanut butter and jam cookie recipe with a pun written on it.

There is nothing better than a peanut butter flavoured cookie with a big dollop of jam on top. Unless you drizzle white chocolate all over that cookie!! These cookies are so easy to make and if you’re gluten-free don’t worry, I’ve got your back!! This isn’t the dessert I would have on special occasions. This…

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How to make Meringues, Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside

March 3, 2019 by Nicolas 17 Comments

Some breaking a meringue in half on a table.

A basic guide showing you how to not screw up a meringue. And how to achieve that crispy outside and that soft, pillow-like inside.   Meringues were something I just kept messing up, and it took me a while to figure out why. Something you have to understand when working with any form of eggs…

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Salted Caramel and Baileys Frosting Christmas Cake

December 21, 2018 by Nicolas 35 Comments

3 layered salted caramel and baileys frosted Christmas cake on a cake stand.

When everyone has finished dinner and can’t wait for dessert, I guarantee that they won’t be disappointed when they dig into this cake. 3 layers of smooth butter-cream frosting flavoured with Baileys, then finished with salted caramel poured over the top.  Ok, so this is probably one of the naughtiest treats you’ll see on this…

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Coconut, Poppyseed and Lemon Drizzle Muffins

November 21, 2018 by Nicolas 11 Comments

An eye level photo of a lemon drizzle muffin with more muffins in the background.

Lemon and poppyseed cake has been a classic for a long time. It’s time to step it up with coconut! These muffins are straightforward, easy to make and dang delicious!! Nothing beats that tangy lemon icing with the soft, sweet, fluffy muffin. It’s just such a good combo, but just hold your horses because there is…

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Sweet Potato Wedges with Avocado and Sour Cream Dip

October 17, 2018 by Nicolas 10 Comments

Salt being sprinkled over a basket of sweet potato wedges.

A delicious gluten free and healthy alternative to your regular deep fried wedges served with an awesome refreshing avocado and sour cream dip. We got sweet potato wedges! If you want a healthier appetiser or side with your burger, wrap, taco etc. other than deep-fried chips. Then this is definitely a recipe to try. And…

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Twice Baked Potatoes Topped with Fresh Salsa

August 15, 2018 by Nicolas 38 Comments

A dark moody photo of someone drizzling extra virgin olive oil over twice baked potatoes served with fresh salsa.

A beautiful vegetarian and gluten free dish that shows off 2 wonderful elements of a potato. The golden brown outside, and then the creamy smooth middle. Topped with a beautiful fresh salsa. The perfect potato dish that will fill you right up. I say this often but potatoes have got to be one of my…

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Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie

August 1, 2018 by Nicolas 63 Comments

A vegan lemon meringue pie being caramelised with a blow torch.

Vegan meringue….really? Yep, that’s right, the crispy base, the tangy curd in the middle and the soft, marshmallow-like top. It’s all vegan and it’s amazing. This is the perfect dessert to keep everyone excited after the main course. Wow, I never pictured myself baking a vegan version of lemon meringue pie, one of my favourite…

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Focaccia Bread Recipe

May 9, 2018 by Nicolas 15 Comments

A loaf of homemade focaccia with salt being sprinkled over the top.

This focaccia bread is crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Homemade bread for the win!! We all need to try homemade bread at least every once in a while. I like this focaccia bread recipe because it involves a really simple technique that makes the outside nice and crunchy. And it’s as…

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Caramelised Onion Tart with Roasted Figs and Feta

May 2, 2018 by Nicolas 19 Comments

A photo of a fig and onion tart with honey being drizzled over the top.

Salty, sweet, light, soft, crunchy. This caramelised onion tart is the most epic flavour bomb! I highly recommend you try this recipe. Making a tart with puff pastry is a great cheat. My intuition tells me that not everyone will always take the time to make homemade shortcrust pastry for every tart that they make….

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Rosewater Cake with Citrus Butter Cream

January 19, 2018 by Nicolas 25 Comments

Rosewater cake with citrus butter cream served on a plate.

So with this rosewater cake, I didn’t want to make some super crazy, multilayered work of art. I wanted to make a cake that follows basic principles but at the same time, is still very well baked. So if you are looking for a cake that is quick, stress-free, not complicated but regardless, a cake…

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